Pita
Moderate nutritional value
White wheat pita bread, unenriched, values as sold.
Round, flat Middle Eastern yeast bread that puffs in the oven to form a pocket, eaten with hummus and dips or split and filled with falafel, grilled meat or salad. A 60 g pita gives about 165 kcal, 5.5 g of protein and under 1 g of fat, with a good amount of selenium and about 320 mg of sodium. Whole wheat pita has nearly three times the fiber of white pita.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.1g | 16.3% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 1.7% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 18.6% |
| Simple Sugars | 19.5g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 34g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 8.8% |
| Water | 32g | 1.3% |
| Calories | 275 | 12.2% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.17 | g | 0.9% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.11 | g | 0.4% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.54 | g | 4.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.162 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.378 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.03 | g | 1.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.3 | mg |
| Selenium | 27.1 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.267 | mg | 22.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.097 | mg | 7.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 2.14 | mg | 13.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.034 | mg | 2.0% |
| vitamin B9 | 24 | mcg | 6.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.3 | mg | 2.0% |
| vitamin K | 0.2 | mcg | 0.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 86 | mg | 8.6% |
| iron | 1.4 | mg | 7.8% |
| magnesium | 26 | mg | 6.5% |
| phosphorus | 97 | mg | 13.9% |
| potassium | 120 | mg | 4.6% |
| sodium | 536 | mg | 23.3% |
| zinc | 0.84 | mg | 7.6% |
| copper | 0.168 | mg | 18.7% |
| manganese | 0.481 | mg | 20.9% |
| selenium | 27.1 | mcg | 49.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 195 | mg | 27.9% | 75% |
| Isoleucine | 349 | mg | 24.9% | 72% |
| Leucine | 634 | mg | 23.2% | 64% |
| Lysine limiting | 219 | mg | 10.4% | 28% |
| Methionine | 357 | mg | 34.0% | 96% |
| Phenylalanine | 703 | mg | 40.2% | 106% |
| Threonine | 257 | mg | 24.5% | 63% |
| Tryptophan | 105 | mg | 37.5% | 98% |
| Valine | 394 | mg | 21.6% | 61% |
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